canon, kanon [G]—a strict form of polyphonic, contrapuntal imitation where a series of staggered parts share the same melodic material separated by time and possibly an interval creating both linear and horizontal counterpoint; a simple form of canon is a round (e.g. "Row, Row, Row your Boat")

minuet, menuet [F], Menuett [G], menuetto [I], minuetto [I]—A graceful, courtly French dance of the Baroque and Classical period with a triple meter and a moderate tempo.It was introduced at the court of Louis XIV. In classical forms such as the symphony or chamber music, the minuet evolved into the more vigorous scherzo.

serenade, serenada, serenata, sérénade [F]—in classical music after the Baroque, a suite of movements like a divertimento with similar connotations of amusement, delight and lightheartedness with an emphasis on lyricism. Earlier uses of the term evoke evening, the outdoors and an amorous tribute to another's honor, associations that seem to linger still.